我是国际学生吗?
You are considered an international student if you are a non- resident who has or will be seeking an international student visa (F1 or J1).
我国的评分制度和美国的不一样. How can I determine if I would be a reasonable candidate for admission?
有很多资源可以将国外教育学分转换成美国大学学位.S. 平均绩点(GPA). The only guaranteed method is to have your school records reviewed by our International Student 招生 and Programs Office.
How can I get involved once I arrive at pp电子极速糖果?
The CMU International Student Alliance (ISA) club offers a unique opportunity to interact with students from all different backgrounds and provides guidance to new students on how to deal with culture shock, 语言障碍, 成功的秘诀等等. 了解更多关于ISA和pp电子极速糖果的其他俱乐部和活动, 请访问 学生生活.
我该如何报名上课?
Beginning as early as April (if starting in the Fall semester), admitted students can register for classes through IRIS, our centralized student advising office. Students who applied without an SAT or ACT score will first need to take the ALEKS Math Placement exam. This test is completed online prior to course registration. Course Regisration requires that a student has completed the New Student Enrollment Form in their application portal, and also that they have successfully received the F1 student visa.
What type of on-campus housing does pp电子极速糖果 offer?
pp电子极速糖果 has 11 different Residence Halls that offer various room types and themed environments to choose from. 请参阅 居住生活 了解更多信息. Students can apply for housing once admitted and are encouraged to apply for housing early for best selection.
做 pp电子极速糖果 have International Student Advisors?
是的. 国际学生招生和项目办公室为国际学生提供建议.
做 pp电子极速糖果 have an international student orientation?
是的. 取向 for new international students is held at the beginning of each semester (in August and January). 您将在入学后收到详细信息,包括入学介绍和抵达信息.
Can international students apply for terms other than fall?
是的. Students can also apply f或者是 spring semester which begins in January. 也有夏季课程, but please note that fewer classes are offered during the summer than in the fall and spring semesters. 学期开始日期和休息时间 提前三年出版.
在pp电子极速糖果开始上课之前,我必须申报学术专业/学位吗?
pp电子极速糖果 does not require undergraduate students to officially 选择专业 prior to arriving on campus. 然而, I-20上需要有学位证明,你可能会在签证面试时被问到. 通常,学生们会正式地 选择专业 第二年的时候.
在提交申请之前,我能知道我是否会被pp电子极速糖果录取吗?
Your application must be submitted and all supporting documents must be received before an official admission decision can be made.
When and how will I be notified of an admission decision?
一旦你的申请完成, 您将通过电子邮件收到录取通知(文件将仅以电子方式发送)。. Admission is broken into two phases (Phase 1: Academic Admission and Phase 2: Immigration Documents). Each phase takes about 2-4 business days, and the sooner we get all documents the sooner we can review them.
Do all documents need to be submitted at the same time?
No. All documents do not need to be submitted at the same time, though to ensure timely processing this is preferred. As soon as your application is received, 我们的办公室将开始通过电子邮件与您联系任何丢失的文件
What is considered an official document?
A document is considered official if it is sent by email or by mail in a sealed envelope and comes directly from the institution or professional evaluation company that issued the document.
Can I submit photocopies of my transcripts?
For final admission, official copies must be received. All transcripts must be originals or official certified copies.
What documents are required for admission?
请参阅 Admission Checklist for First-Time Undergraduate students.
Do I have to take the TOEFL/IELTS for admission?
是的. The only exception to this requirement is if you are from a country whose official language is English or for students who are seeking conditional admission and will first attend an approved intensive English program. 从美国大学转学的学生.S. 高中或其他美国学校.S. college/university will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Do I have to take the SAT or ACT test?
While not required, it is strongly recommended. 没有ACT或SAT成绩的学生将被要求参加数学分班考试. 请注意,任何NCAA运动员都可能被要求提交SAT或ACT成绩.
I have taken a test of English proficiency. Do I also need to take the ACT or SAT?
The ACT or SAT is strongly encouraged because it measures academic proficiency while the TOEFL and IELTS are tests of English language proficiency. NCAA athletes must submit an ACT or SAT.
I plan to take (or have taken) the ACT/SAT and wondered how the essay writing section will be used in the final admission decision.
The writing section of the SAT/ACT will be reviewed but will not be used as part of the admission process.
What is the approximate cost for international students?
您可以在网站上查看国际学生的大致年度费用 admission checklist for first-time undergraduate students page 或者是 admission checklist for graduate students page. The amount for personal expenses and books & supplies is considered to be the minimum necessary. 所有费用可能会有变动.
pp电子极速糖果为国际学生提供经济资助吗?
是的,CMU为成绩优异的国际本科生提供优秀奖学金.0 U.S.-equivalent cumulative GPA (grade point average). 奖学金每学期4500美元或每学年9000美元. 2年级的学生可以获得几笔小额奖学金nd 在CMU学习一个学期. F-1学生必须是自我, 家庭- - - - - -, 或者由政府资助,不应该仅仅依靠奖学金来资助他们的教育.
Am I eligible for an athletic scholarship?
国际学生招生和项目办公室不颁发体育奖学金. If a student is interested in an athletic scholarship, they must contact the coach of their sport directly. 有关体育在pp电子极速糖果的更多信息,请访问我们的 体育网站.
Can I work while I am studying in the US?
国际学生 are allowed to work on campus on a part-time basis (20 hours/week or less) while school is in session and full-time (40 hours/week) during breaks, as long as the student is able to maintain their F-1 status. Student employment will help with supplemental 成本 but it is not sufficient to cover all educational expenses. 校内工作只有在学生到达校园后才能安排,并且不能保证. The student is responsible for finding an on-campus job and for understanding the restrictions of employment as an F-1 visa holder. 随着学生学业的进步,还有其他实习机会. Please inquire with the International Student 招生 and Programs Office 了解更多信息 on employment opportunities.
国际学生在pp电子极速糖果学习有任何经济贷款吗?
pp电子极速糖果不向国际学生提供贷款. Students must be self-, 家庭- - - - - -, or home government- sponsored.
在我开始在pp电子极速糖果学习之前,我需要支付学费和住宿费吗?
Unless notified by the Office of International Programs, 在抵达校园之前不需要支付学费和住宿费, 虽然建议这样做. 然而,对于校内住宿,在申请时需要支付押金. pp电子极速糖果 works in conjunction with Flywire由peerTransfer,为国际学生提供高效、经济的支付方案. 你可以进入一个安全的, 在线门户网站,可以选择最适合您的国际支付方式. 要付款,请转到 coloradomesa.flywire.com.
什么是I-20?
I-20表格是美国的官方签证.S. government document which certifies that a person is eligible to apply for an F-1 student visa on behalf of pp电子极速糖果. This form is issued once a student is fully accepted and has demonstrated sufficient financial resources to cover one year of academic study and living expenses. The I-20 is then used to apply f或者是 F-1 visa at a United States Embassy or Consulate in the student's home country. 加拿大学生收到I-20,但不需要申请F-1签证.
我怎样才能拿到I-20表格?
你必须先申请,提交所有必需的文件,然后被pp电子极速糖果录取.
什么是F-1学生签证?
F1学生签证是一种非移民签证,允许国际学生进入美国.S. 在学院、大学或语言课程中完成全部课程.
我如何获得F-1学生签证?
你必须首先被pp电子极速糖果录取,并有通过电子邮件发送的I-20. You then schedule an appointment with a U.S. Embassy in your home country for an interview.
签证申请流程如何?
一旦被pp电子极速糖果完全录取,学生就可以开始学习 签证申请流程.
- pp电子极速糖果 will send all documents electronically via email to the email listed on your application. 你会收到 .I-20的pdf文件,以及如何申请F1签证的说明.
- 支付350美元 SEVIS费用. 关于如何支付这笔费用的更多信息包含在邮寄给您的申请包中.
- 完成 Nonimmigrant 签证 Electronic Application在线填写DS-160表格. 打印并保存条形码页.
- 找最近的 U.S. 大使馆/领事馆 通过搜索WWW.usembassy.gov/并关注美国.S. 大使馆/领事馆's instructions to schedule an interview for your F-1 student visa including payment of the visa application fee. 尽可能提前申请学生签证是很重要的. 该签证可签发给 365天 在课程开始日期之前(这是2024年的新规定), 以前只有120天).
- Prepare and bring to your visa interview the following items (along with anything else requested by your specific 大使馆/领事馆):
- A passport valid for at least six months
- Form I-20 issued by pp电子极速糖果
- pp电子极速糖果录取通知书(从申请门户下载)
- 填写完整的在线非移民签证电子申请表格DS-160的确认页面
- Photo: uploaded during the completion of the online Form DS-160 or printed photos as explained in the photo requirements.
- A receipt f或者是 visa application fee
- SEVIS费用收据. If you have not received an official receipt in the mail showing payment and you paid the fee electronically, 领事馆将接受从您的电脑上打印的临时收据. 如果你没有收据, the consulate may be able to see your payment electronically if your fee payment was processed at least 3 business days before your interview.
- Financial evidence that shows you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses f或者是 first year of studies.
- Any information that proves that you will return to your home country after finishing your studies in the U.S. 这可能包括财产、家庭或与社区的其他联系的证明.
- 学业准备文件,如:成绩单、文凭、考试等.
- 完成 visa application and interview. 每一个你.S. 大使馆/领事馆 works from the same set of regulations and laws but will have different procedures for its location. Some will require a face-to-face interview, 有些人会收集文件,并给学生一个未来的预约日期, 有些人会预约,并要求学生带着所有的文件回来, and some will conduct the entire process by mail.
- 如果签证被批准,你的护照上将会有F-1签证贴片.
- The visa is a machine-readable foil glued to a page in the passport. It indicates where the visa was issued, 签证签发日期, 签证到期日期, 条目数, 签证类型和签证号码.
抵达美国
- At the port-of-entry (first stop in the U.S.), you will present the following documents to the immigration officer:
- 有效护照和有效签证
- SEVIS I-20
- 任何其他要求的信息,如财务文件和/或录取通知书
- 入境事务处主任会:
- Return the valid passport and visa with an immigration admission stamp which will reflect the class of admission (F-1, J-1, M-1, 等), 入学日期, and the admit-to date or D/S (duration of stay)
- Review and return the SEVIS Form I-20
- Return any other previously requested information
对加拿大人的特别注意
Canadians do not need a visa to enter the U.S., but should have the following documents available at the U.S. 入境口岸:SEVIS I-20, other documents listed under item #1 above, 以及SEVIS费用的收据. 如果到达陆地边境点,学生将获得I-94纸. Keep this arrival card as evidence of legal entry into the U.S.